The 100 Most Powerful Women

#49 Susan E. Arnold

Eighteen-year veteran of P&G got her start with Dawn and Ivory Snow dish soap after her M.B.A. Last year, was named to lead global business units; also elected to Disney board. Helped shape P&G's sustainability goals: selling $20 billion of products whose environmental impact is at least 10% less than regular products. Arnold campaigned for Elizabeth Dole in 2000, belongs to the Clinton Global Initiative and speaks out for gay rights. — Emily Schmall

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